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Biographies - Mary Shelley: The Strange True Tale of Frankenstein's Creator

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Book Synopsis: On the 200th anniversary of the publication of Frankenstein, comes a riveting biography of its author, Mary Shelley, whose life reads like a dark gothic novel, filled with scandal, death, drama, and one of the strangest love stories in literary history. The story of Frankenstein's creator is a strange, romantic, and tragic one, as deeply compelling as the novel itself. Mary ran away to Lake Geneva with the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley when she was just sixteen. It was there, during a cold and wet summer, that she first imagined her story about a mad scientist who brought a corpse back to life. Success soon followed for Mary, but also great tragedy and misfortune. Catherine Reef brings this passionate woman, brilliant writer, and forgotten feminist into crisp focus, detailing a life that was remarkable both before and after the publication of her iconic masterpiece. Includes index.

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Immerse yourself in the hauntingly captivating world of Mary Shelley with "The Strange True Tale of Frankenstein's Creator." This riveting biography delves into the life of one of literature's most enigmatic figures, whose own story reads like a gothic novel. From scandal to death, drama to a bizarre love story, Mary Shelley's life is as gripping as her iconic novel.

At just sixteen, Mary embarked on a daring escape to Lake Geneva with the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. It was during this fateful journey, amidst a cold and wet summer, that the seeds of her masterpiece were sown. Picture the scene: a mad scientist, a reanimated corpse, and a narrative that would forever shape the horror genre.

But Mary's journey was not without hardships. Success came hand in hand with tragedy and misfortune. In "The Strange True Tale of Frankenstein's Creator," author Catherine Reef masterfully brings Mary Shelley, the passionate woman, brilliant writer, and forgotten feminist, into crisp focus. Discover the life behind the publication of her iconic masterpiece and unveil the layers of a truly remarkable individual.

Unfold the pages of this extraordinary biography and step into Mary Shelley's world of darkness and mystery. Peel back the curtain of history as you explore the highs and lows, the triumphs and heartaches, that shaped the mind of this literary genius. Don't miss your chance to delve deep into the soul of Mary Shelley and experience her extraordinary journey firsthand.

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